GRE Text Completion Practice Questions

Despite the city council's efforts to reduce spending, the municipal budget remained [1], as unforeseen expenses continued to accumulate.

Although the study's methodology was [1], the results were surprisingly [2], challenging long-held assumptions in the field.

The new payroll system was designed to handle complex staffing scenarios; [1], it can process multiple pay rates for the same employee across different projects, ensuring accurate compensation even in convoluted situations.

Although renewable energy sources have become more efficient in recent years, their [1] adoption has been hindered by the entrenched infrastructure of fossil fuels.

Although the new energy-efficient appliances consumed significantly less power, the household's overall electricity usage [1], as the residents compensated by running the devices more frequently.

The restaurant chain faced a payroll crisis: some locations had severe understaffing while others were overstaffed. For [1], the downtown branch had only 5 employees working a 12-hour shift, while simultaneously the suburban location maintained 20 employees for an 8-hour shift. Such extreme disparities clearly indicated the need for a more balanced staffing model.

The hospital will only approve the new surgical procedure [1] the clinical trials demonstrate its safety; furthermore, the administration insists on peer-reviewed data that meets stringent statistical thresholds.

The library's decision to extend its operating hours was met with immediate enthusiasm by students; [1], the increased accessibility led to a surge in late-night study groups that, [2], disrupted the quiet atmosphere the library had previously maintained.

The library's new policy of charging overdue fees has had a measurable impact; [1], the number of late returns has dropped by 75% since its implementation.

The hospital will proceed with the expansion [1] the current patient load continues to exceed capacity; the board has stipulated that the project is contingent on this prerequisite being met, though some administrators argue the threshold should be higher.